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Tower Building Contest

Age1–4 years
Time10–20 min
MessNo mess
EnergyLow energy
SettingIndoor
Tower Building Contest

You'll need

  • Blocks (any kind)
  • Flat surface

Steps

  1. 1Dump out blocks
  2. 2Build towers as high as possible
  3. 3Celebrate when they fall
  4. 4Rebuild and repeat

Why this works

Building and knocking down teaches cause and effect while practicing fine motor control.

Try also

  • Build bridges instead
  • Make a castle for toys
  • See who can build faster

Use soft blocks for young toddlers to avoid injury.

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